In a recent statement, Karu Jayasuriya, Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice, advocated for the establishment of a development bank as a crucial turning point for the nation’s economy. Highlighting the challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in securing loans due to stringent collateral requirements, Jayasuriya emphasized the government’s commitment to…
During an official visit to China from March 25 to 30, 2024, at the invitation of H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, participated in the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference. Throughout the visit,…
Less than a week after domestic national security law known as “Article 23” came into effect in Hong Kong, US-funded broadcaster Radio Free Asia announced that it will close its bureau in the territory. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounces the growing pressure applied on the media by the Hong Kong government through the enactment of…
Regarding the Easter attack, former President Maithripala Sirisena’s revelation demands immediate attention, says the National Movement for Social Justice. The translation of the full statement is as follows: The public statement made by former President Maithripala Sirisena, in which he claims to know the real individuals responsible for the Easter attack, arguably the most meticulously…
The Sri Lankan Collective Against Torture (SLCAT) strongly condemns the appointment of Mr. Deshbandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). They argue that this decision directly contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law in Sri Lanka. The SLCAT highlights several concerns regarding the appointment process. Firstly, they point out that Mr. Tennakoon…
In a decisive move yesterday, the Constituent Assembly gave its nod to confirm Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Deshbandu Thennakoon, as the Inspector General of Police. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, MP Sagara Kariyawasam, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, and Dr. Anula Wijesundara (civil society representative) cast their votes in favour of Mr. Tennakoon’s appointment….
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka recently ended a lengthy lawsuit delivering the final decree after 52 years. The case was resolved in favour of the plaintiff. The plaintiff filed the case in the Kurunegala District Court against ousting him from his property, a 90-perch land called ‘Damunugahamulawatta’ in 1972. On 29th March, 1976, the…
Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Year Total Deaths Fatal Accidents Pedestrian Fatalities Motorcyclist Fatalities Bus Accidents Container Truck Accidents 2021 2,513 2,414 – – – – 2022 2,515 2,395 – – – – 2023 2,557 2,200 740 707 75 14 The silence of island air is often broken by the honking of impatient drivers. 2023 had…
Sri Lanka holds the dubious distinction of being the worst performer in South Asia when it comes to blacklisting corrupt contractors in public procurement, a new report reveals. Unlike its neighbors, the island nation neither recognizes fraudulent practices as a reason for disbarment nor actively enforces existing rules against defaulting contractors. Verité Research, the organization…
Dr. Jehan Perera President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been indicating the government’s intention to conduct both presidential and parliamentary elections this year. He is reported to have made this same declaration during his visit to Australia last week. This would be viewed positively by those who are waiting for elections that would ensure a government with…
